Williamsport Retirement Village Alzheimer's Educational Support Group

Divorced/Separated Support Group

Wednesday, May 1, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The group meets each Wednesday to provide support for those suffering the loss of a spouse or significant other through divorce or separation. Sponsored by the Mental Health Association of Maryland, Washington County branch. Free. To register or for information, call 301-733-6555.

Alzheimer's Family/Caregiver Afternoon Support Group

Thursday, May 2, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Avalon Manor, 14014 Marsh Pike, Hagerstown. The group meets the first Thursday of each month. Free and open to the public. Caregiving is not available. Call Ellen Stinebaugh, 301-733-8700.

American Parkinson Disease Association

WILLIAMSPORT - Western Maryland Chapter, Thursday, May 2, 1:30 p.m., Homewood Retirement Center Community Center Building, 16505 Virginia Ave. Becky Dunlop, a registered nurse from the Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins Hospital, will present the latest information on Parkinson Disease. Anyone interested in the support group may attend. Call 301-582-2025 or 301-790-2044.

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Coming Out of the Shadows

Thursday, May 2 , 3:30 to 5 p.m., 6 W. Franklin St., Hagerstown. This is a free general support group. The group meets every Thursday. Light refreshments will be served. Call Allison, 301-790-5054.

Bi-polar Support Group

Friday, May 3, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 6 W. Franklin St. This is a free support group for people with bipolar disorder. The group meets every Friday to offer support and encouragement. Call Wanda, 301-790-5054.

TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Maryland Chapter 308, Friday, May 3, weigh-in from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m., program from 6 to 7 p.m., First Christian Church, 1345 Potomac Ave., Hagerstown. The program will be "Getting to Know You." The group meets every Friday. Guests are invited. Call 301-739-3542 or 1-717-749-3023 for information.